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Ep 370: Yugank Goyal Is out of the Box

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

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Exploring the Discrepancy: Elections in India

This chapter delves into the inception of a book project examining the disparity between seat share and vote share in Indian elections, initiated by authors who were former Ph.D. colleagues. It unfolds the journey of researching the intricacies of electoral processes, emphasizing the importance of showcasing the correlation between votes and seats as a fundamental aspect of democracy. The chapter also explores alternative voting systems, issues with the first-past-the-post system, and proposes radical ideas like randomly selecting leaders to combat corruption and power dynamics.

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